2005 Forest River Flagstaff problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff.
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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Forest River recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #08V346000 · 2008 · 107,417 units
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with schedulin
Equipment #10V454000 · 2010 · 2,207 units
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. the plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: Forest river is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. the safety recall began on january 28, 2011. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 5 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2005 Flagstaff. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2005 Forest River Flagstaff problems?
In 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.